Portland named in Frommer’s top travel destinations
The travel editors and authors from Frommer’s Travel Guides and frommers.com compiled their annual list of ‘twelve surprising, thriving, or emerging travel destinations’. Portland joins these unique choices of destinations in Frommer’s top 2007 list:
- Krakow, Poland
- Tokyo, Japan
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Panama
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Ethiopia
- Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
- Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
- Glen Canyon, Utah
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Portland, Maine
From the Frommer’s website–
Situated one hour from the Cascade Mountains and one hour from the Pacific coast, Portland serves as a convenient hub for the area’s excellent outdoor adventure opportunities — from summer hiking and mountain biking to winter snowboarding and downhill skiing on Mt. Hood, and kayaking and fishing on the Columbia River. Portland, an environmentally friendly town, has revitalized its waterfront along the Columbia River as part of an overall commitment to responsible urban development. Here is one of only three US-based sake manufacturers, in which you can tour the facility and participate in a sake tasting. Foodies are starting to recognize Portland for its flourishing restaurant scene, especially in the Pearl River warehouse/loft neighborhood. There is also nearby Willamette Valley, a wine region touted for its up-and-coming Pinot Noirs. For a unique place to stay, check out one of the several hotels run by the McMenamin family — our favorite is the Kennedy School Hotel.
I will note one more reason to visit Portland or Oregon in general. No sales tax.
Here is the complete Frommer’s list and the accompanying podcast (zip ahead to around to 19 minutes for the conversation about Portland).
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